Ethiopian Berbere-Spiced Chicken with Injera Flatbread

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-05 · Updated 2026-05-05

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Juicy chicken thighs braised in a spicy berbere sauce, served alongside traditional Ethiopian sourdough flatbread called injera. This African recipe, ready in about 65 minutes, pairs bone-in chicken thighs, berbere spice mix, onion for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 450 calories and feeds 6, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 50 min Serves 6 Ethiopian cuisine 450 cal/serving

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Ingredients

6 pieces (about 2 lbs) bone-in chicken thighs
3 tbsp berbere spice mix
1 large, thinly sliced onion
4, minced garlic cloves
1 tbsp grated ginger
2 tbsp tomato paste
1 1/2 cups water
3 tbsp vegetable oil
to taste salt
6 pieces store-bought or homemade injera flatbread

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Instructions

Step 1: Heat 3 tbsp vegetable oil in a large heavy skillet over medium heat. Add 1 large thinly sliced onion and sauté for 10 minutes until soft and golden brown.
Step 2: Stir in 4 minced garlic cloves, 1 tbsp grated ginger, and 3 tbsp berbere spice mix, cooking for 2 minutes until fragrant.
Step 3: Add 6 bone-in chicken thighs (about 2 lbs) to the skillet, browning on all sides for about 5 minutes.
Step 4: Mix in 2 tbsp tomato paste and 1 1/2 cups water, bringing to a simmer. Cover and braise over low heat for 35 minutes until chicken is tender and sauce thickens.
Step 5: Season with salt to taste. Serve the spicy chicken hot with 6 pieces of injera flatbread to scoop and enjoy.